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Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (March 31, 2026)

India, April 1 -- Andhra Pradesh faces a sewage treatment gap of over 219 MLD across 17 urban local bodies, with untreated waste flowing into rivers NGT flags delays in real-time pollution monitoring... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (March 30, 2026)

India, March 31 -- Sewage in Barapullah drain An independent survey conducted at three identified trapping points found conditions wholly inconsistent with the claims made by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (March 27, 2026)

India, March 30 -- Rampant debris dumping during Jowai bypass construction damages Myntdu river tributaries Siltation reduces reservoir capacity, threatens drinking water supply and aquatic habitats ... Read More


As told to Parliament (March 27, 2026): Up to 80% gas supply to fertiliser plants ensured under priority allocation

India, March 30 -- Supply of natural gas to fertiliser firms The government notified the Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026 under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 due to force majeure ari... Read More


Uttar Pradesh to adapt ambitious water reuse policy, with CSE providing crucial technical support

India, March 28 -- The Uttar Pradesh cabinet has approved a Safe Reuse of Treated Water Policy, 2026 for India's largest state, marking a significant milestone in the country's journey towards sustain... Read More


While the US retreats, India steps up on climate: Union Cabinet announces new NDC

India, March 27 -- India has unveiled its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for 2031-2035 under the Paris Agreement. The new climate pledge sets three headline targets: cutting emission... Read More


As told to Parliament (March 24, 2026): Centre clears Rs 1,261 crore 'Namo Drone Didi' scheme for women SHGs in farm services

India, March 26 -- 'Namo Drone Didi' scheme rolls out drones to women SHGs for farm services Over 1,100 farmers affected by bird flu in Kerala; large-scale culling reported CPCB monitors water quali... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (March 24, 2026)

India, March 25 -- NGT doubts Himachal's zero waste treatment gap claim. NBA seeks two years for invasive species guidelines. GNCTD reports Yamuna 1-in-100-year floodplain demarcation progress. NGT... Read More


Climate change is projected to cause ten times more people to die in poor countries than rich ones: Report

India, March 25 -- Climate change is projected to increase premature deaths due to heatwaves and more than 90 per cent of them are slated to occur in low- and middle-income countries, according to a n... Read More


As told to Parliament (March 23, 2026): 20.7 million tonnes of plastic packaging waste recycled since EPR guidelines came into force in 2022

India, March 24 -- Over 20.7 million tonnes of plastic packaging waste recycled under EPR rules since 2022 CPCB reports no data on land subsidence due to groundwater depletion 29 cheetahs translocat... Read More